What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Accounting position at North American Corporation?
Position OverviewThe Director of Accounting is a key position in the BradyPLUS organization that will support profitable business growth and accounting excellence for the Central region. Collaborating closely with the regional sales, operations and FP&A leaders, this position will manage and implement efficient day-to-day financial operations and strong internal controls in the multi-site environment. Responsibilities Include : Serve as day-to-day finance leader and consultant for staff, Region leaders and GM’sWork closely with FP&A team in support of analysis and identification of opportunities for performance improvement.Manage accounting department operations including all aspects of general ledger and transactional accounting / accruals, accounts receivable, accounts payable and weekly cash flow forecast.Implement corporate policies, including accounting, levels of authority, and innovation projects.Direct the preparation and timely completion of the monthly close for all businesses within the Central Region.Ensure general Ledger balance sheet account reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a regular basis.Ensure a strong internal control environment, supporting Sarbanes Oxley program.Identify opportunities to streamline processes in financial operations and further automate were possible.Regional point of contact for external and internal financial audits.Oversee regulatory reporting, liaising with advisors and corporate as appropriate.Oversee sales tax collection, remittance and nexus monitoring.Supervise, develop, and provide feedback to direct reports. Managing a team of more than 20 GL accounting, AP, AR, Credit and billing professionals.Ad hoc reporting and analysis and other duties assignedThe ideal candidate will have : BS Degree in Accounting / Finance. CPA required8 -12 years of experience in progressively advancing accounting roles. Experience as a Regional / Operating Controller or in public accounting in Big 4 or Regional FirmsStrong technical accounting skills in USGAAP and IFRS experience preferred.Advanced Microsoft Excel SkillsFinancial Statement preparation experience requiredDistribution industry and public accounting experience a plusStrong interpersonal skills and effective communicatorAbility to multi-task with attention to detail.This position offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits program.Base Salary for this position can go up to $200K depending on professional experiences of the individual. #LI-RR1
Salary : $200,000
